The Nigerian senate on Tuesday April 13 suspended its plenary over the death of two lawmakers, just after it resumed from a two-week recess.Â
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The lawmakers held a minute of silence in honour of Haruna Maitala, who represented Bassa/Jos North federal constituency of Plateau, and Suleiman Lere, who represented Lere federal constituency of Kaduna.
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The lawmakers suspended all items for consideration on the senate’s order paper and will not sit until Wednesday April 14.Â
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The decision to suspend the plenary was carried out in line with the tradition of the National Assembly following a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, and seconded by the Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe.